Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,394 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 208 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,392 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 133 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,790 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 63 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,293 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,253 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,774 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,935 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,765 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 43 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,858 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 32 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,530 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 29 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,530 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 225 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,650 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 33 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,568 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 26 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,587,940 (Mex$ 10,294) | Mex$ 22,026 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,188,750 (Mex$ 4,728) | Mex$ 7,968 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$224,188 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 1,123 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,546,360 (Mex$ 6,151) | Mex$ 12,555 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$755,271 (Mex$ 3,004) | Mex$ 5,759 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$128,082 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 752 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,787 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 357 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,507,630 (Mex$ 5,997) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$435,564 (Mex$ 1,733) | Mex$ 1,913 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,243 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 103 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,198 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 99 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$225,437 (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 739 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 492 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$320,447 (Mex$ 1,275) | Mex$ 1,438 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$219,345 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 922 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,506,800 (Mex$ 284,426) | Mex$ 309,375 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,818 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,744 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 492 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,926 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 189 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,387 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 71 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,986 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 151 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,594 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 461 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 92 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 44 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,272 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 74 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,294 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,015 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,771 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 252 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$29,981 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 324 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,018 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 130 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 431 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,564 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 655 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 152 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 62 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 49 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,359,240 (Mex$ 5,407) | Mex$ 8,558 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (Mex$ 1.43) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 776 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 64 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 991 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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